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California Art Club

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The CAC has much to offer, for artists and art enthusiasts alike.

All Memberships include these Annual Benefits:

  • Four issues of the California Art Club Newsletter
  • Invitations to California Art Club exhibitions, openings and other events
  • Eligibility to attend California Art Club members-only events including paint-outs and workshops
  • Opportunity to participate in CAC sponsored special museum tours
  • CAC Monthly Meetings with prominent art lecturers ($10 at the door)
Art Enthusiasts (non-artists)
Collectors' Circle

Collectors’ Circle

$1,000 per year/couple

This exclusive category of membership offers special privileges including tours of renowned artists’ studios, dinners and visits to collectors’ private homes, and invitations to special events such as the Collectors’ Circle Annual Benefit Dinner and Sneak Preview of the Gold Medal Juried Exhibition.

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Corporate 100

Corporate 100

$1,000 per year

Established in honor of the 100th anniversary of the California Art Club, the Corporate 100 brings together leaders in the business community, while supporting the educational and artistic mission of the California Art Club, offering members a unique opportunity to build relationships with other corporate executives, as well as with nationally renowned artists, students, scholars, patrons and collectors.

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Patron Member

Patron Member

$60 per year/person

Membership for art lovers who wish to support the Club, meet fellow art collectors and patrons, and meet artists through participating in a variety of events and activities.

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artists
Associate Artist Member

Associate Artist Member

$75 per year/person

The starting point for members who wish to be recognized as artists and/or sculptors, participate in a wide variety of events and activities, and have the opportunity to apply to for juried Artist Membership.

Additional Annual Benefits:
Eligibility to submit artwork to CAC exhibitions (including our permanent exhibition venue at the historic Blinn House in Pasadena, and others).

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Mentor Program Member

Mentor Program Member

$50 per year/person

Another starting point for professional artists or art students under 30 years of age residing in California. Join here and contact the CAC office for additional application details.

Additional Annual Benefits:
Eligibility to submit artwork to CAC exhibitions (including the CAC Gallery at The Old Mill and the Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibitions).
Opportunity to assist instructors during CAC Master Artist Workshops.
Opportunity to study with CAC Signature Member/s (with their permission).

To apply, Download Mentor Program application

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Artist/Sculptor Member

Artist/Sculptor Member

$100 per year/person

Professional fine art painter and/or sculptor residing in California; selected by a membership jury. The number of Artist and Sculptor Members is limited.

Note: If you wish to be juried into the CAC as an Artist or Sculptor Member, the Associate Artist level is a good starting point to be informed of these opportunities.

Additional Annual Benefits:
Eligibility to submit artwork to CAC exhibitions (including the CAC Gallery at The Old Mill and the Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibitions).

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Out-of-State Artist Member

Out-of-State Artist/Sculptor Member

$80 per year/person

Professional fine art painter and/or sculptor residing outside California; invited or selected by a membership jury. Number of Out-of-State Artist and Sculptor Members is limited.

Additional Annual Benefits:
Eligibility to submit artwork to CAC exhibitions (including the CAC Gallery at The Old Mill and the Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibitions).

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Honorary Lifetime Member

Honorary Life Member

No cost

A status awarded by the CAC Board for recognition of service to the CAC.

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